Citrus Australia has formed national and regional committees to consult with industry, and to act in an advisory capacity to the Board of Citrus Australia on priority issues. Membership of these committees is skills based.
Regional Advisory Committees
Citrus Australia’s Regional Advisory Committee members are voluntary members of the citrus community who have put their hand up to be a voice for members, and to advocate for what matters to them. Growers can chat to a committee member any time, and have their ideas or concerns raised at the next committee meeting.
Far North Queensland Regional Advisory Committee (FNQRAC)
Committee Chair
Mrs Debbie Caamano
Caamano Farms
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Committee Members
Mr Anthony Carusi – Tyrconnell Valley – Grower
Mr Berto Srhoj – Julum Pty Ltd – Grower
Mr Con Iacutone – Grower
Ms Ebony Faichney – QDAF – Development Horticulturalist
Mr Oscar Bugno – O & G Bugno – Grower
Mr Ray Courtice – Ontario Mangoes Pty Ltd – Grower
Mr Wim Van Niekerk – Widem Farming – Grower
Mr Greg Bailey – 2PH – Grower
Mrs Gina Galati – Galati Citrus – Grower/Packer
Mr Nathan Hancock – Citrus Australia – CEO
Mrs Mara Milner – Citrus Australia – Quality & Market
Murray Valley Regional Advisory Committee (MVRAC)
Committee Chair
Mr David Stevens
Ellerslie North Citrus
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Committee Members
Mr Darren Minter – Minter Magic – Grower
Mr Justin Lane – Mildura Fruit Company – Grower/Packer/Exporter
Mr Danny Thornton – EE Muir & Sons – Service Provider
Mr Toby Hederics – Belah Heights – Grower
Mr David Lyell – Southern Cross Farms – Grower
Mr Nathan Hancock – Citrus Australia – CEO
Mrs Nicole Zerveas – Citrus Australia – Market Development
Queensland Regional Advisory Committee (QRAC)
Committee Chair
Mr Cris Bryant
Blue Cow Citrus
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Committee Members
Mrs Ainsley Emmerton – Quebec Citrus – Grower/Packer/Exporter
Mr Allen Jenkin – Ironbark Citrus – Grower/Packer/Exporter
Mr Will Thompson – Carter & Spencer Group – Grower/Packer/Marketer
Mr Matthew Benham – Benyenda Citrus – Grower/Packer/Exporter
Mr Brian Gallagher – Citrus Monitoring Services – Service Provider
Mr Malcolm Smith – QDAF – Citrus Breeder
Mrs Mary Berthelsen – Boyne View Citrus – Grower/Packer/Exporter
Mrs Megan MacDonald – Redlea Citrus – Grower/Packer/CA Board
Mr Nathan Hancock – Citrus Australia – CEO
Mrs Mara Milner – Citrus Australia – Quality & Market
Riverina Regional Advisory Committee (RRAC)
Committee Chair
Mr Michael Johns
Southern Cross Farms
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Committee Members
Mr Andrew Creek – NSW DPI – Researcher
Mr Bob Sjollema – Grower
Mr Frank Mercuri – Pacific Fresh – Grower/Packer
Mr Justin Davidson – JW & CA Davidson – Grower
Mr Vito Mancini – Grower
Mr Marcus Diaco – ACMII Australia 2 Pty Ltd – Grower
Mr Jamie Dilges – Blue Sky Citrus Operations – Grower
Mr Paul Keenan – Nutrano – Grower/Packer/Exporter
Mr Nathan Hancock – Citrus Australia – CEO
Mr David Daniels – Citrus Australia – Market Access
Western Australia Regional Advisory Committee (WARAC)
Committee Chair
Mr Damien Guthrey
Northern Valley Packers
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Committee Members
Mr Andrew Pergoliti – Harvey Citrus – Grower/Packer
Mr Richard Eckersley – Yambellup Estate – Grower/Packer
Ms Mary Ann O’Connor – Range Citrus – Grower
Mr Joseph Ling – AGRIFresh – Grower
Mr Daniel Ying – AGRIFresh – Grower
Mr Shane Kay – Moora Citrus – Grower/CA Board
Mr Cliff Winfield – Smith Brook Farm – Grower
Ms Bronwyn Walsh – WA Citrus – Industry
Ms Kate Cox – WA Citrus – Industry
Mr Nathan Hancock – Citrus Australia – CEO
Citrus Australia South Australian Region (CASAR)
CASAR is currently undergoing transition, with a new chair and regional priorities to be announced in 2020. You can contact Nathan Hancock and the team directly with any issues in the meantime.
Issues Committees
Citrus Australia consults with the citrus industry through five issues committees, who bring a focus to issues in the supply chain and inform the board and management in their strategic planning and project management.
Export Market Committee
Mr Iain Evans – Citrus Australia – CA Board
Mr Alvin Zhang – AC Foods – Grower/Packer/Exporter
Mrs Bindi Pressler – 2PH Farms – Grower/Packer/Exporter
Mr Richie Roberts – AgriExchange – Grower/Packer/Exporter
Mr Darryll Lowe – Favco QLD – Marketer/Packer
Mr Brian Bowey – Lochert Brothers – Marketer
Mr Leon Van Biljon – Fresh Produce Group – Grower
Mr Nathan Hancock – Citrus Australia – CEO
Mr David Daniels – Citrus Australia – Market Access
Domestic Market Committee
Mrs Megan MacDonald – Redlea Citrus – Grower/Packer/CA Board (Chair)
Mr Ben Cant – Costa Group – Grower/Packer/Marketer/CA Board
Mr Frank Mercuri – Pacific Fresh – Grower/Packer
Mr John Morris – Willyama Grove – Grower
Mr Will Snell – Freshmax Direct – Marketer
Mr Cameron Davine – Nutrano Produce Group – Business Manager (Domestic)
Mr Michael Littore – Mildura Fruit Company – Trader
Ms Emma Robinson – Crossroads Citrus – Grower
Mr Richard Permewan – Bungle Fresh – Marketer/Exporter
Mr Dumi Mhlanga – Hort Innovation – Industry
Mr Nathan Hancock – Citrus Australia – CEO
Mrs Mara Milner – Citrus Australia – Quality & Market
Mr Stephen Cooke – Citrus Australia – Industry Engagement
Variety & Rootstock Committee
Mr Steve Burdette – Nutrano – Grower/Packer/Exporter (Chair)
Mr Shane Kay – Moora Citrus – Grower/Packer/CA Board
Mr Tim Herrmann – Auscitrus – Seed and Budwood Scheme
Mr Malcolm Smith – QDAF – Researcher
Dr Dave Monks – NSW DPI – Researcher
Dr Tahir Khurshid – NSW DPI – Researcher
Mr Vino Rajandran – Hort Innovation – R&D Manager
Mr Nathan Hancock – Citrus Australia – CEO
Mrs Nicole Zerveas – Citrus Australia – Market Development
Juice Committee
Mr Richard Byllaardt – Independent Grower/Packer/Marketer/CA Board (Chair)
Mr Robert Hoddle – Gunnible Pastoral Company – Grower
Mr Andrew Creek – NSW DPI – Steering Committee
Mr Craig Estens – Vitonga Pty Ltd – Grower
Mr Frank Mercuri – Pacific Fresh – Grower/Packer
Mr Armando Bompane – John Bean Technologies Australia Ltd – Service Provider
Mr Jeff Knispel – Nippy’s – Grower/Packer/Beverage Manufacturer
Mr Justin Davidson – JW & CA Davidson – Grower
Mr Trevor Roberts – Mumble Peg Citrus – Grower
Mr Richard Malone – Customised Farm Management – Retailer
Mr Tony Nardi – Nanji Pty Ltd – Grower
Mr Nathan Hancock – Citrus Australia – CEO
Mrs Mara Milner – Citrus Australia – Quality & Market
Citrus Pest & Disease Prevention Committee
Mr Greg Fraser – Citrus Australia – CA Board (Chair)
Mr Andrew Miles – 2PH – Grower/Packer/Marketer
Mr Tim Herrmann – Auscitrus – Seed and Budwood Scheme
Ms Bronwyn Walsh – WA Citrus – Industry
Mr Matthew Shortt – Southern Cross Farms – Grower
Ms Nerida Donovan – NSW DPI – Diagnostics
Mr Matt Benham – Benyenda Citrus – Grower/Packer
Mr Wayne Parr – Golden Grove Queensland – Nursery
Mr Ryan Arnold – Pyap Producers – Grower
Mr Jianhua Mo – NSW DPI – Research Entomologist
Mr Nathan Hancock – Citrus Australia – CEO
Mr Jeff Milne – Citrus Australia – Biosecurity
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